STILL....TILL - Why then? What now?

Through Still…Till Tuesdays, we will take the opportunity to look at, not only at the life of Emmett Till, but also the circumstances like community and systemic racism, that contributed to his murder. Still…Till Tuesday will continue the conversation by looking at what in our society is “Still, Till.” We will explore topics such as parenting, cultural influences, trauma and violence, the media and others. Our dialogue will also include exploring solutions, and next steps towards achieving those solutions. We hope that you will join us each Tuesday in February.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 – Film Screening: The Murder of Emmett Till

Emmett Till was a 14 year old boy who was brutally murdered for flirting with a white woman. He was tortured, shot in the head, wrapped in barbed wire, and thrown in a river by the husband and brother of the woman. Emmett had grown up on the south side of Chicago and was in Money, Mississippi visiting family.

Join us at the Historic Robert’s Temple Church of God In Christ to view the film: The Murder of Emmett Till.  We will begin the discussion of the impact of systemic racism and oppression that contributed to his murder.  This is the beginning of a 4-week conversation.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 – Speaker Series

Still…. Till endeavors to explore topics and themes that contextualize the events of Emmett Till’s murder in light of the current events of today.  Small group discussions will be moderated by community leaders who will address the role of the media, parenting in the face of fear, silent pain and other such realities of our community.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 – Panel Discussion – Youth Voices

Local organizers will discuss how to constructively amplify our platform, and discuss what advocacy looks like.  The speakers will discuss the power of collective work and how we can each take a role in addressing systemic oppression. Participants will not stop at identifying issues, but will begin to construct innovative, creative and intentional plans for further action. 

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 – Healing and Reconciliation

The work is just beginning.  The dialogue continues.  Trauma and violence is an issue that affects many in our community.  Today’s narrative will encourage healing and reconciliation at all levels of our community.  Varying voices and opinions are welcome to engage in dialogue that will begin the process.  Participants will take an active role in destroying peril and threats to our community.